Practitioners and Instructors

WellSpan Center for Mind/Body Health practitioners specialize in non-traditional health care and provide services as a complement to the care available at WellSpan Health. Our practitioners are carefully selected and must meet rigorous standards of academic preparation, professional accreditation, and philosophy of care. We only offer services that have been clinically proven to be effective. At the center, you'll be assured of receiving the same high quality care you've come to expect from WellSpan Health.

Physician
Edward Rogers, MD

T'ai Chi Chih Instructor
Pat Flynn

Certified Massage Therapists
Vanessa Bradley
Michelle Courbis, CMT
Megan Delaney, CMT
Moriah Cockley, NCMT 
Terry Kelly, CMT
Karen Knuepfer, NCTMB
Becky Koltunovitch, CMT
Bill Maguire, CMT 
Vickie Neely, CMT
John Rohrbaugh, CMT
Beth Smith, CMT 
Shannon Waltman CMT

Acupuncture
Hong Zhang, RAc

Nutrition Counselor
Dale Green, Ms, MEd, RD LDN

Mind/Body Medicine Instructor
Edward Rogers, MD

Pilates
Monica Newcomb

Reiki Practitioners
Jodie Blauser
Vanessa Bradley
Michelle Courbis, CMT 

Yoga
Susan Peace-Geisel
Dawn Shuw
Jennifer Yost

Vanessa Bradley, Reiki Master and Practitioner, has practiced Reiki since 2004. She completed all three levels of training in the Usui System of Natural Healing and is certified to work both individually with clients and to teach Reiki to others. She is a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals. She currently provides services to women with breast cancer through a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Vanessa also holds a BSE from Millersville University. She is a certified yoga teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance and a student of ayurveda in the Wise Earth tradition. She incorporates guided imagery, guided deep relaxation and breathing practices into sessions when appropriate. Vanessa uses her gifts as a teacher to empower others to bring greater health and harmony into their lives. 

Moriah Cockley, NCMT, earned an Associate Degree in Specialized Business from Keystone Technical Institute in Harrisburg, PA. She is trained in Swedish massage, deep tissue bodywork, myofascial release, sports massage, trigger point therapy, foot reflexology, prenatal and pediatric massage, hot stone massage, aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage massage, and the M Technique, which is a series of gentle, soothing strokes developed for pain relief and relaxation in very frail, elderly, or terminally ill patients. Moriah also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University. She is fascinated by the profound connection between the mind and body, particularly the use of massage as treatment in mental health. 

Michelle Courbis, CMT, began her massage career at the ripe age of seven courtesy of her mother's instruction. Michelle graduated in 1998 from the Utah College of Massage Therapy, Salt Lake City campus. While in Utah she also received Reiki training, and is a Second Degree Reiki practitioner. She specializes in shoulder, head and neck pain release, utilizing modalities such as Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, and Swedish massage.

 Michelle is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She stays healthy through hiking with her Yellow Lab, Sandalwood, bicycling, rollerblading, swimming, practicing yoga and dabbling in aromatherapy, which she incorporates into each massage she gives.

 "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye"  - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Megan Delaney, CMT graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Campus in 1997 and has been practicing massage for over 10 years.  Her training and experience is in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Hot Stone Massage.  She received her First Degree Reiki training in 2001 from Reiki Master and Author, Margaret Lee Lyles and plans to extend her Reiki training as well as add Infant Massage to her list of modalities.

In prior years, Megan has owned her own massage practice (Healing Hands Massage Therapy, Cockeysville, Maryland) and participated in numerous outreach events to include Health Expos, Women's Fairs and helped to spearhead The Injured Worker's Insurance Fund Employee Wellness program.

Megan is currently finishing a Bachelor's degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing.  She enjoys volleyball, tennis, cooking, entertaining and covets time with friends and family.  Megan also is an avid supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and is well known by friends and family to be a hard core fundraiser for the cause!  She participates in the 60 mile/3-day events as well as the Race for the Cure events, annually.  She has a genuine love of life and a knack for making people feel good.  Her years of experience, passion for people and her warm, nurturing and outgoing personality are what make her a perfect fit for the field of alternative healing.

Pat Flynn was introduced to T'ai Chi in the early 1980's. It wasn't until 1999 when she took a course from accredited instructor, Marge Erickson in Hanover, PA that she became serious about T'ai Chi. Marge gently guided Pat's studies and in 2002, she became accredited. Since then, Pat has traveled 3-4 times a year to various T'ai Chi ChihÒ events in order to continually refine her own movements and to become a better teacher for her students. In 2004, she became accredited to teach Seijaku, the advanced form of T'ai Chi Chih, and is schooled in the art of teaching seated T'ai Chi Chih. Prior to her T'ai Chi Chih endeavors, Pat studied nutrition, herbology, reflexology and various alternative modalities. In 1998 she was awarded her certificates in Alternative Healing and Reiki Master of the Usui System of Natural Healing. Complementing her studies in alternative modalities, she graduated in 1988 with high honors from Essex Community College in the Animal Sciences where she had rotations at Johns Hopkins and the Maryland Medical Labs.

Having chronic Lymes Disease for well over 20 years, Pat found that alternative healing modalities definitely helped soothe the many and varied symptoms of Lymes Disease. It was not until practicing T'ai Chi Chih did she feel as if all the symptoms of chronic Lymes disease where finally melting away. Pat and her husband live in Southern York County on a small farm nestled in the woods. They both prefer being homebodies and being with their pets.

Dale L Green, MS, MEd, RD, LDN, as a Clinical Dietitian at York Hospital, provides nutrition lectures, and nutrition counseling sessions for the Center for Mind/Body Health. She earned masters degrees from Columbia University in both nutrition science and nutrition education. Dale was an assistant professor at the New York Institute of Technology, and has extensive experience in nutrition counseling. Dale has a Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management, and received the Outstanding Patient Educator Award in 2003.

Terry Kelly, CMT, graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage, York Campus in October 2007. There he completed training in swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, and sports massage. He is Nationally Certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is committed to upholding the NCBTMB high standards of practice in the massage profession. He has been York College's Men's and Women's Swim Team's massage therapist for the past two years. He places emphasis on applying techniques to assist athletes in their recovery, while incorporating PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) to help them achieve and maintain their best level of performance. Terry applies these same principles and techniques to workers who are recovering from injury or feeling the effects of stress.

Terry has been doing Ironman triathlons, running distances ranging from 5Ks to ultra-marathons, and open water swimming events for over 25 years, so he understands what it takes to recover from a hard training or race. Terry takes great pride in listening to his clients, then adjusting his skills to address their individual needs. "To be a service to my clients and giving them the attention they deserve is my number one priority". Terry is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

Karen Knuepfer, NCTMB, is a 1995 graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Campus and holds a BS degree from York College of PA.. She joined Wellspan's Center for Mind/Body Health in 2003 and focuses on therapeutic massage for stress relief, pain relief (injury, post-surgery, fibromyalgia), sports performance, and general well-being. Karen has completed First Degree Reiki training, and is certified in Mindful Touch Massage, a gentle therapy especially developed for treating people with cancer or other life- threatening illnesses, as well as for individuals dealing with extreme stress from illness, chronic conditions or life situations. She provides services to women with breast cancer through a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and also provides complementary therapies to inpatients at York Hospital through the palliative care team. Karen is an avid runner, outdoor enthusiast, and animal-lover.

Becky Koltunovitch, CMT, graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage, York Campus in May 2005. There she completed training in swedish, deep tissue and myofascial release. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College in Sociology and a concentration in Physics. She has training as an emergency medical technician and an athletic trainer. Becky is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

Bill Maguire, LMT, NMT, has over 16 years experience as a massage therapist practicing both in Florida and Pennsylvania. He specializes in pain management as it relates to musculoskeletal dysfunction which could be a result of diet, trauma, postural distortion, ischemia or a pathology of soft tissue. He uses a holistic multi-discipline approach to help the body restore its self to normal utilizing neuromuscular therapy,neuromuscular re-education (PNF), deep tissue massage, structural integration and osteopathic principles.

Bill is also a local and national educator in the field of Massage Therapy and currently serves as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Body Therapy Association and is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

Monica Newcomb attained her Mat Pilates certification through NDEITA and has been certified since 2002. She also holds certifications through ACE as a Group Fitness Leader. During her fitness career Monica has taught a variety of classes, and says that Pilates is her favorite. "Pilates is a wonderful way of strengthening your muscles without any impact on your joints, and it's a marvelous stress reducer. After each class I teach I feel rejuvenated!"

Vicki Neely, CMT, graduated with high honors from the Baltimore School of Massage, York Campus in 2010.  She is very passionate about helping people find relief from pain in ways other then taking medicine on a daily basis. Many people experience high stress levels because of the demands they place on themselves and on their bodies.  They overwork themselves leaving minimal time for relaxation. The result can often be pain in the form of headaches, back and neck aches. Along with the physical strains our body has to endure our well being is also affected by emotional/psychological stress. The two are often affected by the other. By taking time regularly to receive a relaxing or therapeutic massage you can reduce and even eliminate bothersome pain making it easier to enjoy life.

Vicki resides in York with her husband, son and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing and watching many types of sports and flower gardening. Her desire to help people feel better and lead a happy life is the motivation behind Vicki becoming a massage therapist. She is looking forward to continuing her education as a therapist to add to her current techniques. 

Ed Rogers, MD is the medical director of the Center for Mind/Body Health. Dr. Rogers is board-certified in Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He has led the Stress Reduction program at the center since its inception, and does holistic medical consultations. Dr. Rogers continues to teach, practice and train in mindfulness meditation as well as other mind/body techniques. 

John Rohrbaugh, CMT, graduated at the top of his class from the Baltimore School of Massage, and is trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Bodywork, and Myofascial Release. John has a long history of back pain and has found massage to be the most effective treatment for his condition. He understands how back pain affects every facet of your life, and will work with you to bring increased mobility to your back, as well as relief from the pain. These same massage techniques can be utilized anywhere on the body where relief and relaxation are needed. John has a passion for making people feel better, and improving the lives of the people he treats.

Beth Smith, CMT, graduated at the top of her Massage Therapy class in 1998 from Haney Technical Center in Panama City, Florida. After 10 years of serving in the USAF as an air traffic controller, high stress levels caused Beth to be plagued by migraine headaches. Amazed by the results she obtained from massage therapy, she decided to leave her job and pursue a new, less stressful career as a Massage Therapist. Beth uses many forms of massage in her practice but especially enjoys deep tissue work. She welcomes migraine patients so that she can share her found gift. " I want people to know that there are other options available for migraine headaches."

Shannon  Waltman, CMT graduated as a Certified Massage Therapist from Pennsylvania Myotherapy Institute.  Her studies included Integrated therapy involving: deep tissue, Swedish, neuromuscular therapy, myofacial techniques, Sports massage,  pre-and post natal massage, foot massage with basic reflexology, hydrotherapy and positional therapy.   She also, studied orthopedic massage with introduction to cranial sacral therapy.  In addition to those studies, she also learned the role of massage for fibromyalgia and chiropractic care. 

She has studied and understands the principals of proper palpations skills and placing emphasis on the nervous system, fascia planes to support instruction in orthopedic and chronic pain conditions.Her school trained her in lymphatic massage, using manual lymph drainage, based on the Vodder technique.  She understands about the importance of self-care strategies to manage stress and time.  

Shannon has  already started to further  her education by receiving CEU's at  HACC under the teaching of Margie E.Schaeffer/certified from Upledger Institute for Cranial Sacral Therapy.  She understands the clients desire to relieve headache tension and migraines.  This cranial sacral technique has helped many. Shannon is a member of Bethel Assembly of God in Littltlestown, Pa.  During her attendance at church, she was asked to teach the Girls Only Club at her church.  This club meets weekly at her church who is devoted to teenage girls in high school.  It's a unique way to hit everyday issues our girls are faced with a Biblical reflective tool.  We deal with topics such as part time jobs, college and career, dating and other life issues.

Shannon has recently become a member and sits on the advisory board for Pennsylvania Myotherapy Institute. Shannon is a family person, however, out of respect to her loved ones; she'll remain private about her family life. 

Hong Zhang, RAc graduated from the West China University of Medical Sciences, one of the top three universities of medical sciences in China. She was educated and trained in both conventional western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, and has 15 years of clinical experience as a physician in China in internal medicine, neurology and Chinese medicine. Hong acquired her Master's Degree in acupuncture at the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After completing an additional two months of training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Chengdu University and Ziyang Hospital in China, Hong now brings her wealth of experience to the Center for Mind/Body Health. She has treated sinus, asthma, digestive disorders, smoking cessation, menopause and menstrual problems, infertility, impotence and loss of libido, depression and emotional disorders. Hong specializes in the treatment of patients with pain and neurological disorders.

Holistic Medical Assessment

Ed Rogers, MD, Medical Director and an internal medicine specialist with training in mind/body medicine, provides in-depth assessments to develop strategies to improve medical, nutritional, family, social, stress and spiritual aspects of a person's life. Dr. Rogers is a Diplomat, American Board of Holistic Medicine.
Most insurance plans will cover Dr. Roger's services. 

CMT - Certified Massage Therapist
RAc - Registered Acupuncturist
NCTMB - Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

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